Sampler

1935/1942

Bruce Gentry

Associated Names
Bruce Gentry

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with embroidered designs. Ornamental alphabets and numbers are displayed across the upper part of the fabric, while the lower section features a symmetrical design of a two-story house in white and green with a red roof, surrounded by green trees. The stitching is neat and precise, following a traditional cross-stitch style. The color palette includes muted earthy tones with a beige background. At the bottom, there are embroidered verses divided into two sections, contributing to the composition's narrative element. The overall impression is one of careful craftsmanship and symmetry, reflecting a historical needlework sampler.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.7 x 70.5 cm (21 9/16 x 27 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2491


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537777

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